David T. Ashley wrote:

> I was looking at the Suzuki Hayabusa on their web page. I noted in a
> review that it does 0-60 in comfortably under 6 seconds. I also
> noted that the top speed is above that of my 1998 Ford Ranger
> 4-cylinder.

You don't say...

> Just for kicks, if I were to buy one, how comfortable is it for long
> trips?

Depends on you. I've ridden thousand-mile days on a BMW R100RS with flat
bars 600mm wide. Same on a naked R100 with RS bars. No problem for me.

> I've never even sat on a sportbike, so I have no idea how it feels.
> It looks like you are always leaning forward on your arms?

Ah, but the trick is that the wind on your upper chest and helmet holds
you up.

> I'd probably never get the throttle more than 40% the way I ride, but
> I'd just be curious what one is like and how practical it is for
> traveling.

Stick with your 600 cruiser for a few years first...

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